1998 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · R118 UBV
1998 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 105,498 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2015.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R118 UBV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2014
- 105,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R118 UBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Avensis (R118 UBV) between April 2005 and May 2014.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R118 UBV Mileage History
- 29/04/200548,479 mi
- 11/05/200656,474 mi+7,995 mi
- 08/05/200762,957 mi+6,483 mi
- 09/05/200868,349 mi+5,392 mi
- 12/05/200973,096 mi+4,747 mi
- 06/05/201077,727 mi+4,631 mi
- 06/05/201182,651 mi+4,924 mi
- 06/05/201182,651 mi
- 11/05/201290,542 mi+7,891 mi
- 14/05/201290,553 mi+11 mi
- 13/05/201396,814 mi+6,261 mi
- 03/05/2014105,495 mi+8,681 mi
- 03/05/2014105,498 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,328 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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